I used to think anxiety was just mental. Racing thoughts, overthinking, maybe a little restlessness. But one morning, I woke up feeling like I hadn’t slept at all. My legs ached, my chest felt tight, and I could barely drag myself to the kitchen for coffee. At first, I thought I was coming down with…
Back pain is something most of us brush off as part of life, especially as we move into our 40s and beyond. But when it started creeping into my mornings—tightness in my lower back, a dull ache that refused to budge—I had no idea it was linked to perimenopause. If you’re in your 30s, 40s,…
Let’s be real—there’s nothing quite as frustrating as finally committing to a workout routine, only to be hit with an unexpected twinge or full-blown ache in your back. I’ve been there. One week into my new “get-fit” phase, crushing some squats, and boom—sharp pain in my lower back that had me crawling into bed with…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably brushed off a few signs thinking, “It’s just a phase.” I used to tell myself that all the time—until I realized my child was silently struggling with something deeper. Anxiety in kids doesn’t always look like anxiety in adults. They might not have the vocabulary to explain what’s…
If you’re anything like me, when anxiety hits, your brain turns into a chaotic buzz of thoughts, fears, and what-ifs. It’s overwhelming and often comes out of nowhere. One thing that changed my entire approach to managing those moments was building a self-care box — a physical, tangible toolkit I could turn to when my…
If you’ve ever felt your heart racing out of nowhere, had sudden chest tightness, or experienced shortness of breath that left you frozen in panic — only to be told “your heart is fine” — you’re not alone. It’s incredibly frustrating, even frightening. I’ve been there myself. I remember one night, I genuinely thought I…
Let me be honest with you—when I first considered seeing a chiropractor, I was skeptical. I pictured bone-cracking and questionable science. Turns out, I was knee-deep in the world of chiropractic myths, just like so many others. The truth? It’s more science-backed and less spooky than you might think. But with so much noise online…
Every now and then, I catch myself reacting to something seemingly small—an offhand comment, a slight change in routine—and feeling this overwhelming sense of dread or unease. I used to think it was just stress. But over time, I realized it ran deeper. That lingering anxiety, I found out, was tied to unresolved trauma—stuff I…
I used to think breathwork was one of those trendy wellness hacks that got way too much hype. You know the kind—everyone’s talking about it on social media, but you’re not quite sure if it actually *does* anything. That was me. Then came the persistent tension in my lower back, that dull ache between my…